Pray With Us During the Solemn Novena to St. Jude

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When we gather together to celebrate the Solemn Novena to St. Jude, we are engaging in one of the oldest and most remarkable
traditions of faith. For nine days we offer up our needs, our gratitude, and our hope. We trust in St. Jude to intercede for us,
and in this trust we can take great comfort.

Join Us in Prayer

DAY 1: Saturday, October 18th

As we begin the first of nine days of the Solemn Novena for All Souls today, let us remember that we are not alone in life. St. Jude listens to our prayers when life’s path becomes uncertain and guides us to the light of God’s love. Intention to St. Jude: St. Jude, through your intercession, help me recognize that God’s love comes in abundance and that with Him I am never alone.

DAY 2: Sunday, October 19th

On this 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, we come together to ask St. Jude for assistance. Sometimes it takes courage to hand our troubles over to God, but he is always there to ease our burdens. Intention to St. Jude: St. Jude, come to my assistance. Strengthen me so that I may ask for help when needed and remind me that no problem is too big for God.

DAY 3: Monday, October 20th

In St. Jude’s letter to us, he says we should always remember that we are “beloved in God” and “kept safe for Jesus Christ.” This is his message of hope for us when our life has difficult moments. Together we join in prayer to strengthen our faith. Intention to St. Jude: St. Jude, strengthen my faith and keep me always aware of God’s love, even during life’s challenges. Help me share God’s love with others so that their faith in Him will also grow.

DAY 4: Tuesday, October 21st

On this fourth day of the Solemn Novena, we come together to ask St. Jude to show us how to love our neighbor the way he did as he spread the Word of God. Intention to St. Jude: St. Jude, you devoted your life to spreading the love of God. Pray that I may learn how to live my life like you.

DAY 5: Wednesday, October 22nd

Today we begin the fifth day of the Solemn Novena to St. Jude with a prayer for our departed loved ones. Intention to St. Jude: St. Jude, martyr for Christ, intercede for us that God will grant eternal rest to our departed relatives and friends and to all departed souls.

DAY 6: Thursday, October 23rd

St. Jude followed Jesus throughout His ministry and learned all that he could from Him. Just like St. Jude and the other Apostles, we strive to grow in our faith, nourish it, and be strong enough to share it with others no matter the cost. Intention to St. Jude: St. Jude, teach me how to live with the kind of love Christ showed to His neighbor so that I may share it with others.

DAY 7: Friday, October 24th

As we begin our seventh day of Solemn Novena prayer, we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Anthony Mary Claret, Founder of the Claretians. The Claretians pray for our petitions at the altar of St. Jude. Intention to St. Jude: St. Jude, help me to be like St. Anthony Mary Claret by doing my best to live like Christ. Give me the inspiration to share the Word of God through my faith and acts of service.

DAY 8: Saturday, October 25th

During this eighth day of the Solemn Novena, we pray to St. Jude to lead us to the light of Christ. Intention to St. Jude: St. Jude, Patron of Hope, please come to my aid. When life’s challenges give me difficulty, show me the way of the Lord.

DAY 9: Sunday, October 26th

This 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time marks the ninth and final day of Solemn Novena prayer for All Souls. On our final day of praying together, we ask for comfort as we reflect on the memories of loved ones we have lost. Intention to St. Jude: St. Jude, the Church honors you as the Patron of Hope. Pray that the Lord will console me as I remember the lives of those I miss. Bring comfort to all who seek your intercession.